Babaeng naka-angkas sa motor, tumilapon sa ilalim ng tulay; patay

- A woman backriding a motorcycle died after falling off a bridge in Manila

- In a report by TV 5's 'Frontline Pilipinas Weekend,' the incident happened along McArthur Bridge

- According to the report, rescuers said another woman, who was driving the motorcycle, lost control of the vehicle after fixing her helmet while driving

- The two slammed on the fence of the bridge until they plunged right at the bottom of the bridge

A woman riding as a passenger on a motorcycle lost her life after falling off a bridge in Manila.

According to a report by TV5's 'Frontline Pilipinas Weekend,' the incident took place along McArthur Bridge.

Rescuers stated that the driver, another woman, lost control of the motorcycle while attempting to adjust her helmet mid-ride.

Both women crashed into the bridge's fence before plunging to the ground below.

The 30-year-old woman (backride) died from the incident while the driver was in the hospital for recovery.

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Investigations are still ongoing about the incident.

In the Philippines, a motorcycle driver involved in an accident that results in the death of a passenger may face penalties depending on the circumstances.

If the driver is found negligent, such as overspeeding or drunk driving, they can be charged with reckless imprudence resulting in homicide, which carries imprisonment of up to six years, fines, and civil liability.

If the accident was due to traffic violations like running a red light or illegal overtaking, additional penalties may apply, but if it was purely accidental, the driver may not face criminal charges, though civil liability could still be required.

In cases where the motorcycle is insured, the insurance company may compensate the victim’s family, sometimes leading to a settlement instead of criminal prosecution.

Watch the report in the video below:

News, photos or videos that arouse the interest of netizens would often go viral on social media, due to the attention netizens give them. These viral posts appeal to the emotions of netizens, and in rare cases, such could also happen to ordinary people, making them very relatable.

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Source: KAMI.com.gh